Serj Tankian, Arsinée Khanjian call on Armenian citizens to definitely take part in election
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YEREVAN, MARCH 31, ARMENPRESS. Famous Diaspora-Armenians, who arrived in Armenia to observe the parliamentary election on April 2, call on the citizens to definitely take part in the election and stand up for their votes, reports Armenpress.
During a press conference on March 31, famous American-Armenian rock musician, soloist of System of a Down group Serj Tankian said it is a great honor for him to be in Armenia and take part in the election through implementation of observation mission.
“Our goal is first of all to encourage the Armenian people to go to vote. In my opinion, not taking part in the election is not a right option. I believe that people are the force and people are the owner of this. Whomever you vote in favor of, we will be with you until the end. Participate in the election, give your vote to the party, the alliance, the ideas of which are familiar to you”, Tankian said.
Serj Tankian added that by observing the election in Armenia they do not have any interests to do so, they are nonpartisan and impartial. “For us the will of Armenian people is important, for us it is important that people go and express their will on that day”, he said.
Canadian-Armenian actress Arsinée Khanjian urged the Armenian citizens to understand that their vote can be a vote for change. “Don’t think that your vote is meaningless. Definitely think that your vote has a meaning. It is very important so that everyone understands that his/her participation in the election is very important”, she said.
Arsinée Khanjian denied the reports that they support a concrete political force. She assured that no one can prove that they support any party or work with any political force. She also urged the reporters not to believe in such rumors and spend time on them since they will not be able to find proofs on something which doesn’t exist.